Operations Director

Consortium Professional Recruitment; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Executive benefits package

Private healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Consortium Professional Recruitment is seeking an Operations Director for a respected engineering-led manufacturing business in Hull, England. This prestigious role involves strategic influence and hands-on operational leadership across engineering and manufacturing.

The successful candidate will lead operational performance and enhance the organisation's capability. With a competitive salary of £115,000 - £130,000 plus bonus and benefits, this position offers the chance to shape long-term operational strategy in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience gained within complex engineering, specialist manufacturing, defence, rail, capital equipment, aerospace interiors, engineered products or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing activities.
• Operational performance and organisational capability.
• Leadership development and succession capability.
• Cross-functional alignment and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strong engineering and manufacturing background

Experience leading large operational teams

Track record of improving performance and developing capability

Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills

Commercial awareness and sound judgement

Visible and engaging leadership style

Job description

Operations Director

East Yorkshire | £115,000 - £130,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Retained Executive Search Assignment

A superb opportunity to play your part in the next phase of growth of a thriving industry figurehead.

The Harland Partnership and Consortium Professional Recruitment have been retained to identify an exceptional Operations Director on behalf of a highly respected engineering‑led manufacturing business entering a significant phase of growth, investment and leadership evolution.

With revenues approaching £80m, approximately 500 employees and a multi‑site operational footprint, the business has established a market‑leading position within its specialist sector through engineering excellence, operational agility and an unwavering focus on customer delivery.

The organisation is now entering its next chapter.

Supported by significant investment and a clear long‑term growth strategy, there is strong confidence that the business can exceed £100m turnover within its existing operational footprint, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Director to play a pivotal role in that journey.

The Opportunity

This Operations Director appointment combines strategic influence with hands‑on operational leadership.

The successful Operations Director will assume responsibility across engineering, manufacturing, planning and purchasing functions within a highly customised and technically demanding manufacturing environment.

Unlike many Operations Director roles operating within mature, highly repetitive production environments, this opportunity requires somebody capable of balancing operational discipline with agility, responsiveness and engineering judgement.

The role will focus on:

• Leadership of engineering, manufacturing and purchasing activities
• Operational performance and organisational capability
• Planning, systems and operational improvement initiatives
• Leadership development and succession capability
• Cross‑functional alignment and stakeholder engagement
• Supporting future growth, scalability and investment planning

This is not a turnaround.

It is not a cost‑cutting exercise.

It is an opportunity to build upon strong foundations and help create the operational platform for the next stage of growth.

The Business

The organisation combines many of the characteristics of an entrepreneurial manufacturing business whilst benefiting from the support, investment capability and stability associated with international ownership.

The environment is engineering‑led, customer‑focused and highly collaborative.

Success has been built on expertise, flexibility and the ability to respond effectively to complex customer requirements.

The leadership team is ambitious, grounded and committed to ensuring the business remains capable of supporting future growth whilst preserving the culture and values that have contributed to its success.

About You

We are interested in speaking with experienced Operations Directors, Manufacturing Directors, Engineering Directors and senior operational leaders who can demonstrate:

• A strong engineering and manufacturing background
• Experience leading large operational teams
• A track record of improving performance and developing capability
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Commercial awareness and sound judgement
• A visible and engaging leadership style

Experience gained within complex engineering, specialist manufacturing, defence, rail, capital equipment, aerospace interiors, engineered products or similar environments would be particularly relevant.

Why This Opportunity?

• Executive‑level leadership role
• Significant organisational influence
• Multi‑site manufacturing environment
• Established and respected business
• Strong growth trajectory
• Backing of a larger international group
• Opportunity to help shape long‑term operational strategy
• Genuine ability to leave a lasting impact

Package

• £115,000 - £130,000 base salary
• Performance‑related bonus
• Executive benefits package
• Private healthcare
• Pension

Confidential Search

This assignment is being conducted on a retained and confidential basis by The Harland Partnership and Consortium Professional Recruitment.

Applications and enquiries will be handled with complete discretion.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply directly or contact our executive search team.